Context behind Smotrich's remarks about hostages not being a priority
It's important to review the entire conversation before accusing Smotrich of being cynical and neglecting the lives of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas.
Palestinian sources report death of Hamas 'spiritual leader' in Rafah
Sources in the Gaza Strip report the death of the spiritual leader of Hamas Sheikh Anwar al-Outi.
Hezbollah drone crashes near municipality council head's home
Moshe Davidovich, head of the Mate Asher local council and leader of the forum for settlements along the conflict line, reported that a Hezbollah drone crashed near his home in Moshav Bustan HaGalil.
US veto blocks UN resolution on Gaza proposed by Algeria
The United States exercised its veto power to block a draft resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
IDF carries out new strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
In response to the shelling of Israeli territory, the IDF launched attacks in the areas of Kfarkela, Blida, and Ayta ash Shab.
Netanyahu to meet with Lapid to discuss state security issues
On Wednesday, February 21, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold another meeting with opposition leader Yair Lapid.
French Navy destroys two UAVs in Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea
The French naval command reported that French frigates detected and destroyed two UAVs launched from Yemen in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Red Sea.
Russian authorities add US senator to terrorist list
Lindsey Graham has been added to the "list of persons and organizations suspected of involvement in extremist activities or terrorism" by Russian authorities.
Russia holds talks with Hamas and Fatah ahead of Moscow meeting
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs held telephone conversations with representatives from both Fatah and Hamas.
Knesset advances bill allowing the shut down of foreign media
The Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Zvika Vogel, has made significant changes to the bill allowing the closure of foreign media in Israel.
Elbit Systems to supply armored vehicle systems to European customer in $300 million deal
Elbit Systems is the primary provider of the Israeli military's land-based equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Cairo for negotiations
Ismail Haniyeh heads a Hamas delegation along with the Deputy Chairman of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, who came to Cairo for ceasefire talks earlier this month